Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time; hours start accruing
on first day of hire
Health insurance including dental and vision eligible after 30 days
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) retirement plan with employer matching begins January 2009.
Fully vested after five continuous years of employment
Life insurance
Credit union on campus
Discounted tickets to special events, movies, and amusement parks
Low-cost parking
On-site post office
Direct deposit
On-site fitness center
Various bonuses & incentives available for nursing positions
It is the policy of Grady Health System to provide equal opportunity in
employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be
discriminated against in employment because of race, color, ethnicity, culture,
religion, creed, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, sex,
gender, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, or other protected
classification.
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All employment-related policies, procedures and practices shall be designed and
administered in accordance with all federal, state and local statutes relating to
equal employment opportunity.
Career Opportunities
Nursing
Grady Health System offers many career paths for registered nurses. Whether
you have many years of experience or have just completed your associate's
degree, you can find a rewarding nursing position at Grady.
Nursing
Grady Health System offers many career paths for registered nurses. Whether
you have many years of experience or have just completed your associate's
degree, you can find a rewarding nursing position at Grady.
Grady nurses are an integral part of the patient care team. Our nurses provide
the best and most advanced care available.
Find out more about what it takes to be a Grady nurse by calling (404) 6166161
Educational Opportunities
RN Residency Program
A structured nursing residency for RNs who desire to increase competency and
grow professionally.
Qualifications
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Newly licensed RN with less than one year of experience
An RN returning to the workforce after two or more year's absence
from a hospital setting
An RN newly transferred into a different specialty
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Rising senior nursing student
Current enrollment in an accredited (RN) program or new graduate
from accredited (RN) program.
Completion of Core Nursing/Medical Surgical course and clinical
practicum.
Grade point average 3.0/B or higher
Able to work a minimum of 24 hours per two-week pay period
NCLEX permit from Georgia Board of Nursing for graduate nurses
from other countries (Non US citizens must have a valid work visa permit
and/or green card)
Required documentation:
Official school transcript sealed
Two (2) letters of recommendation from instructors
Current BLS
Complete interview process
Complete extern orientation
Complete employment application and pre-employment health screen
Commitment to core eight-week program
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Nurse Shadow Program
Participants of the Shadow a Nurse Program are required to be enrolled in an
accredited nursing program, in their senior year of high school, or former nurses
returning to the nursing profession. The shadowing experience allows for
observation only. Each shadower must be approved by the Shadow a Nurse
Coordinator and are limited to a maximum of 12 shadowing hours.
Contact the Nurse Recruiters Office thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated
shadowing experience

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Complete the Shadow a Nurse Program Application
Complete the Release and Waiver of Liability
Complete the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Statement
Submit a copy of your current TB Skin Test Results (must be within the
last 12 months)
Submit proof of current Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
Submit a reference from an instructor\advisor\counselor\mentor
Receive and wear a visitor ID badge
Complete the Evaluation Form at the end of the experience
Click here to download the Shadow A Nurse Program forms. Fax completed
forms to (404) 616-9639.
Nurse Re-Entry Program
This program is designed for the inactive RN to re-enter nursing practice as a
Registered Professional Nurse.

Assigned RN Preceptor
Extern Salary
Paid Tuition
Books
Assigned Area
Requirements
To be admitted to this program, you must:

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Apply as a Nurse Extern (2-year commitment)
Enroll in Kennesaw State University's Re-Entry program
Complete a 160-hour Clinical Rotation at Grady
The Re-Entry Course is held at Kennesaw State University in May and
December. You can find additional information on their web site. Please
visit:www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/coned/Refresher.html
To view Grady Health System's available Nurse Extern positions, please visit
www.gradyhealth.org/careers/
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Nurse Bonuses and Benefits
Relocation Bonus
Reimbursement
(outside Metropolitan Atlanta - original receipts
required)

Assigned to various Patient Care areas.
RN with less that 3 years experience.
Commits to work at least 24 hours per week, 48 hours per pay
period.
Sr. Staff Nurse/No Benefits

$35.00/hour

Assigned to various Patient Care areas.
Requires 3 years experience and 2 years in specialty area.
Commits to work at least 24 hours per week, 48 hours per pay
period.
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Continuing Education Contact hours
National Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP)
Eligible for 85 percent of student loan pay off through government
program Flexible Scheduling
Preceptor Bonus Program
Per certification/recertification
Call (404) 616-5806 with questions.